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Electric cars are coming from Honda Australia, it just won’t tell us when. Honda Australia is committed to the electric car future, but will not reveal exactly when it plans to bring in tailpipe emissions-free models to the local ...

2023 Honda Civic Type R prototype to make US debut July 1 at Mid-Ohio

Honda redesigned the Civic for 2022, which right now you can purchase in sporty Civic Si guise. However, the model we’re most keen on is the high-performance Civic Type R, a production-spec prototype for which recently lapped Japan’s Suzuka ...

2022 Honda HR-V hybrid e:HEV L wait times already months long as latest Toyota C-HR and Kia Niro rival hits the market

Honda’s new HR-V is topped by a hybrid variant that is priced at $45,000 driveaway. Honda Australia’s new HR-V will be the next model offered with a hybrid powertrain to compliment the Accord, and demand for the petrol-electric hybrid ...

Honda Civic Cross? Honda HR-V Euro? US HR-V confirmed for Australia to slot in between HR-V and CR-V with name yet-to-be confirmed

The US HR-V will be renamed in Australia, and will slot in between the HR-V and CR-V SUVs. Honda Australia’s next SUV has been confirmed as the US-market HR-V, but when it lands in local showrooms, it will wear ...

Meet the fully electric HR-V you won't be able to buy: Honda e:NS1 launches in China with long range, appealing specs

A fully electric version of the HR-V? Sort of. But there’s a catch… Amidst a scaling back of local operations and a focus on key models, Honda Australia is missing out on bringing some of its most promising models ...

A niche too far? Range Rover Evoque Convertible, Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo and other oddball automotive experiments

The Evoque Convertible was not a huge hit, but it hasn’t stopped other brands like VW from trying their luck. Sometimes carmakers mess with the recipe when it comes to different vehicle niches with great success. Whoever rolled the ...

Honda's CR-Z hybrid hot hatch was too far ahead of its time to succeed

The Honda CR-Z was only on sale for just over three years in Australia. Ferrari has them, so does Porsche, Lamborghini and Mercedes-AMG. These days hybrid sports cars are all the rage but one of the first on the ...

Honda will drop Insight hybrid sedan to make room for Civic Hybrid

Production of the Honda Insight hybrid sedan will cease in June to make room for a new Civic Hybrid and other hybrid models, Honda announced Thursday in a press release. The Insight is based on a previous-generation Civic body ...

Honda still makes interesting cars ... they're just not for Australia

A sportier version of the HR-V is available in Indonesia, and it wears an RS badge! Honda Australia, once a powerhouse in the local automotive landscape, has stripped back its operations in recent years, reducing sales volume and the ...

Honda discontinues Insight, confirms Civic Hybrid

Honda will discontinue production of the Insight hybrid sedan in June, and begin ramping up hybrid variants of the 2023 CR-V compact crossover and 2023 Accord mid-size sedan this year, the automaker announced Thursday. The big news is the ...

Honda NSX to return as an electric car! Lexus' LFA-succeeding EV to face strong competition from another Japanese sports car

One of the teased Honda electric sports cars could be the third-gen NSX. Honda will build not one, but two electric sports cars before the end of the decade, one of which is expected to be the third-generation of ...

Honda teases 2 electric sports cars, including possible redesigned NSX

Honda on Tuesday announced a wide-ranging strategy that will see the automaker invest more than $60 billion in R&D over the next 10 years, with the bulk of the funds to be spent on development of electric vehicles and ...

GM and Honda to collaborate on affordable EVs arriving from 2027

General Motors and Honda on Tuesday announced plans to further deepen their ties when it comes to electric vehicle development. The two automakers said they will jointly develop a range of affordable EVs based on a new, global-focused platform ...

2022 Honda HR-V USA versus the world: Is Australia getting the better version of the new Nissan Qashqai, Mazda CX-30, Subaru XV SUV rival?

The American Honda HR-V is based on the same underpinnings as the Civic. Honda has finally ripped the covers from its new-generation HR-V for the American market – and it’s considerably different to the one we will get in ...

Redesigned 2023 Honda HR-V kicks off brand's SUV overhaul

Honda revealed the latest design of the 2023 HR-V subcompact crossover SUV on Monday. The smallest crossover in Honda’s lineup presages the forthcoming redesigns of the 2023 Pilot and 2023 CR-V, which are Honda’s bestselling SUVs. Details were scant, with ...

Preview: 2023 Honda HR-V revealed with rugged looks

Honda on Monday provided a first look at its redesigned HR-V that arrives at dealerships this summer as a 2023 model. The new subcompact crossover features a handsome design with a long hood, LED lights at both ends, and ...

2022 Honda HR-V pricing, timing, engines, specifications and everything else we know about the new Nissan Qashqai, Mazda CX-30 and Toyota C-HR rival

The 2022 Honda HR-V will be available in two forms, with the top-spec one coming with a hybrid powertrain. Honda Australia’s crucial new-generation HR-V will land in local showrooms over the coming weeks, but the Japanese brand is yet ...

Biggest Aussie car fails! Leyland P76, Honda CR-Z, AU Falcon, and more! CarsGuide Podcast #224

Video of Biggest car fails in Australia! ZB Commodore, Mercedes X-Class and more! CarsGuide Podcast #224 Episode 224 – Biggest Aussie car fails! In this episode, James Cleary, Andrew Chesterton and Byron Mathioudakis talk all things motoring, including: Sometimes a ...

Acura and Honda now certify used cars up to 10 years of age

With many automakers struggling to get new vehicles on lots, the prices of used vehicles have skyrocketed, to the point that some used vehicles are being sold for more than their price when new. And we’re not even talking ...

Best hybrid cars arriving in 2022

Volkswagen’s Touareg R is just one model which will replace the flagship performance mantle in its range with a hybrid in 2022. It’s fair to say hybrid cars are now a hot topic in Australia, with an explosion of ...

Price shock! 2022 Honda HR-V hybrid costs less than a Civic hatchback, but only features seating for four

Honda’s new HR-V competes against the Toyota C-HR, Nissan Qashqai and Kia Niro. Honda Australia has revealed full pricing and specs for its 2022 HR-V small SUV line-up ahead of its launch next month. The big news is the ...

Best hatchbacks arriving in 2022

The all-new Peugeot 308 adopts a sleek new look, including the brand’s new lion badge. It looks like 2022 will be much quieter than 2021 when it comes to hatchback launches, with just a handful of small and light ...

Best crossovers arriving in 2022

The third-generation Honda HR-V small SUV and a host of other crossovers will enter showrooms in 2022. Light and small cars have been rapidly declining in popularity for years now as new-vehicle buyers have flocked to crossovers and larger ...

The best new cars coming to Australia in 2022

Toyota’s new Corolla Cross crossover could outsell the Corolla hatch and sedan to become the brand’s third most-popular model. New car stock might be hard to come by at the moment, with the industry ravaged by an ongoing global ...

The better engines deserved by the Toyota RAV4, Ford Ranger Raptor, Mazda CX-30, Hyundai Tucson and other popular cars, trucks and SUVs in Australia

From the Toyota RAV4 and Honda HR-V to the Ranger Raptor, better engine options are possible for Australian new car buyers. With the long-awaited Subaru Outback turbo imminent in Australia, it had us thinking what models could really do ...

Toyota's Corolla Hybrid finally has some competition! 2022 Honda Civic e:HEV hybrid detailed with fuel-sipping powertrain

Honda’s Civic e:HEV makes use of a powertrain featuring a 2.0-litre petrol engine and dual electric motors. Honda has finally lifted the lid on the electrified version of its 11th-generation Civic small car, detailing a frugal dual-motor hybrid powertrain ...

Honda opens $124M wind tunnel facility in Ohio

Honda on Monday announced the completion of a state-of-the-art wind tunnel facility located at the independent Transportation Research Center in East Liberty, Ohio. The site, known as the Honda Automotive Laboratories of Ohio, or HALO for short, is among ...

2023 Honda CR-V: What we know so far about the Toyota RAV4, Kia Sportage, Subaru Forester rival, including possible hybrid power, design and timing

This render, based on patent images, provides the best look yet at the design of the next Honda CR-V. (Image credit: Kolesa) The Honda CR-V was truly one of the original compact SUVs, hitting the market in 1997 as ...

How buying a new car in Australia has changed: Honda, Mercedes-Benz, Genesis and others are leading a dealership revolution that's already shaping the future of the showroom

Honda is the first established mainstream brand to adopt an ‘agency’ sales model. Forget what you think you know – buying a new car is changing rapidly as the automotive industry throws out the techniques and tactics it has ...

2023 Honda Civic Type R: Engine, timing, potential performance numbers and everything else we know so far about Japan's new hero hatchback

Would you be a fan if the 2022 Honda Civic Type R looked like this? (Image credit: Thanos Pappas) Honda’s Civic Type R has always batted above its weight as a front-drive hot hatch that could hang with more ...

Sony teams up with Honda to launch electric cars

Sony teased us in recent years with the reveal of electric sedan and crossover concepts, and now the Japanese electronics giant has confirmed plans to launch electric vehicles on the market. It won’t go it alone, though. Sony together ...

Sony and Honda ally to build EVs—first product due in 2025

Honda and Sony announced Friday that they’re exploring the possibility of entering a joint venture for developing and building electric vehicles. The two companies say that with the venture, the companies would “engage in the joint development and sales ...

Sony exploring joint venture with Honda to launch electric cars

Sony teased us in recent years with the reveal of electric sedan and crossover concepts, and now the Japanese electronics giant has announced it is exploring a joint venture to develop, build, and sell electric vehicles with Honda. Sony ...

A modern Mitsubishi Pajero or Subaru Brumby? Yes please! Five cool Japanese cars that deserve a retro revival

The first-generation Mitsubishi Pajero is the ideal candidate for a retro reboot with its sharp, boxy design. Some automotive designs are so iconic that they deserve repeating. A few car makers have sought to capitalise on the success of ...

From the Ford Mustang Mach-E to the Audi Q4 e-tron: Here are the best electric cars currently not available in Australia

Audi’s Q4 e-tron could lower the price point of those after an all-electric luxury SUV. Electric cars are clearly now big business in Australia, just look at how many Tesla Model 3s were sold last year. Likewise, the recently ...

Global automotive top 10 revealed! Where did Honda, Ford, Mazda, Hyundai, GM, SAIC and more finish up in the 2021 calendar-year sales race?

Toyota and VW may have come first and second respectively, but Renault-Nissan-Mitusbishi Alliance was third overall in 2021. The battle for global automotive sales supremacy has been fought and won for 2021, and there are a few surprises in ...

A Toyota RAV4 and Mazda CX-5 beater? 2023 Honda CR-V takes shape ahead of Australian launch with hybrid option, new design and fresh features

The next-generation CR-V should look very similar to this artist’s impression. (Image credit: Kolesa) Is this the next-generation Honda CR-V? Well, the artist’s impression published by Kolesa and seen here is based on an allegedly leaked CR-V patent image ...

Honda CR-V, Accord investigated for sudden braking complaints

The NHTSA is investigating 1.7 million Honda vehicles for complaints of sudden and unintended braking, according to a report published Thursday by Automotive News. Owners of the 2018-2019 Honda Accord have filed 107 complaints, and owners of the 2017-2019 ...

2023 Honda CR-V outed! Family SUV rival to Toyota RAV4, Kia Sportage, Mitsubishi Outlander revealed in patent drawings ahead of official debut

The patent drawings show a more restrained design than the current CR-V. This is the best look yet at what the upcoming 2022 Honda CR-V will look like. Revealed via a leaked patent filing image, the next-generation CR-V looks ...

Best hybrids coming to Australia in 2022! Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe, Volkswagen Touareg R, and more: CarsGuide Podcast #218

Video of Best hybrids coming to Australia in 2022: Santa Fe, Sorento, Haval & more! – CarsGuide Podcast #218 Episode 218 – Best hybrids coming to Australia in 2022! In this episode, James Cleary, Justin Hilliard and Stephen Ottley talk ...

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